Save the Date!
Don't miss our upcoming fundraiser
Save the date and join us Monday, July 7, 2025, from 4–8 PM at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park for an inspiring evening in support of Border Angels.

We’ll have local vendors, community vibes, and a special screening of our documentary, plus another powerful short film you won’t want to miss.

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Wilderness First Responder Training
This is what mutual aid looks like.

We are excited to share that this month, 29 volunteers from 6 border aid organizations came together to complete an 80-hour hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training through NOLS, facilitated by the amazing team at Larkspur Rescue.

We fundraised $13,000 to make this possible—and thanks to your support, 7 of our Border Angels volunteers joined folks from No Más Muertes, Borderlands Relief Collective, MADR, Cruz Rosa, and Al Otro Lado to strengthen our collective capacity to offer aid in remote and rugged terrain.

This training gave us the tools to:
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies in the field
Treat injuries and illnesses common in the desert
Understand health conditions that may affect the people we serve
Move more safely and confidently during water drops and rescue efforts

This is more than a certification—it’s a step toward keeping each other and those we serve safe in the harsh conditions along the southern border.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this effort.
Water Drop
Thank you Ajo Samaritans

While in Arizona for our Wilderness First Responder training, we had the honor of joining the Ajo Samaritans for a water drop in the Sonoran Desert. 🌵 💧

Four of our volunteers spent the day placing life-saving water along migration routes and learning from the long-standing humanitarian work of the Ajo Samaritans, who provide aid to travelers in the desert—regardless of immigration status.

The Ajo Samaritans continue a powerful legacy of compassion and resistance, working in solidarity to address the systemic causes of suffering at the US/Mexico border and to ensure people have access to essential resources.

This collaboration reminded us of the strength in showing up for one another, learning across communities, and standing together for justice.
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Familias Reunidas Bond Program
Meet Mateo!

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Some great news to start the weekend off! We’re proud to welcome Gerardo, our newest bond recipient through the Familias Reunidas program and a collaboration between Border Angels and Kent County I-Bond in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gerardo is a 29-year-old asylum seeker from Mexico who spent 3 months inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center. He was detained after accidentally driving onto a military base without a license. Thanks to your support, he’s now free and focused on building his future. He’s eager to get licensed, begin working, and save up for an immigration attorney to help him stabilize his status and continue his journey with dignity.

If you would like to help others like Gerardo you can donate below.

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Community Partners
Animas Mezcal

So grateful to Animas Mezcal and Crafted Coupe Bar for hosting such a fun and educational night!🥃

We’re grateful for the chance to learn more about mezcal and its cultural roots—all while raising awareness and funds for our vital work at the border. Thank you for bringing the community together with purpose and flavor. ¡Salud!
Grupo Night With ΣΛB

Huge thanks to ΣΛB for hosting their “Grupo Night” fundraiser in support of Border Angels! We’re truly honored to have a historically Latino-based fraternity shine a light on the injustices impacting immigrant communities—and take action by helping fund the programs that support them.
Sonora Review

Shoutout to Sonora Review, a student-run literary journal at the University of Arizona, who raised over $400 during their 3-day conference-fueling their mission to spotlight bold, unpublished fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

If you have a talent/idea and want to use it to support our work, fill out the form below to fundraise with Border Angels.
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Educational Program
Welcome back, UC Berkeley!

We welcomed a powerful group of students from UC Berkeley who joined us for both a Water Drop and Day Laborer Outreach as part of our Educational Program.

On March 25, we returned to a desert site we visited earlier this year. Many of the gallons we had previously dropped had been consumed, we also found jackets, backpacks, and clothing items—more than we’d ever seen before. The desert tells stories of hardship and resilience. As access to legal pathways continues to shrink, particularly with the CBP One app no longer accessible, more people are being pushed into danger.

Two days later, during our DLO, students visited all three outreach sites. We noticed fewer laborers on foot—many are now waiting in cars out of fear of ICE. Still, the students showed up with warmth and respect, distributing over 100 care packages filled with essentials, including socks, snacks, hygiene kits, and Know Your Rights cards in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

One student even met someone from her own hometown—a reminder that these stories hit closer to home than many realize.

Huge thanks to our volunteer Lia for supporting both events, and to the King Chavez Academy of Excellence and UC Berkeley students for assembling the outreach kits.
Resources and Know Your Rights Info
Red Cards: Know Your Rights
In times of uncertainty, staying informed is the first step in protecting yourself and your community. No matter your immigration status, everyone in the U.S. has certain rights under the Constitution.
We’re sharing these Know Your Rights Cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center to help ensure you’re prepared and empowered. Fear can be used as a tool of intimidation, but knowledge is power. Practice reading these out loud and carry them with you always.

Let’s stand strong together—an informed community is a powerful community!

To print your own, visit the ILRC website or click the link in bio. Cards available in 10+ languages!
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En tiempos de incertidumbre, mantenerse informado es el primer paso para protegerse a sí mismo y a su comunidad. Sin importar su estatus migratorio, todos en los EE. UU. tienen ciertos derechos bajo la Constitución.
Estamos compartiendo estas Tarjetas Conozca sus Derechos del Centro de Recursos Legales para Inmigrantes para ayudarlo a asegurarse de estar preparado y empoderado. El miedo puede usarse como una herramienta de intimidación, pero el conocimiento es poder. Practique leerlas en voz alta y llévelas siempre con usted.

¡Mantengámonos fuertes juntos: una comunidad informada es una comunidad poderosa!

Para imprimir su propia tarjeta, visite el sitio web de ILRC o haga clic en el enlace en la biografía. ¡Tarjetas disponibles en más de 10 idiomas!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Updated Event Date: Caravan of Love Now on May 10th

We’re excited to share that our Caravan of Love event has been rescheduled to May 10th (previously May 3rd). This change allows us additional time to gather a greater number of donations and ensure that migrant families feel deeply supported and celebrated.

There are still spots available to participate—you can sign up below!
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Schedule a Donation Drop-Off
Due to limited storage space we will be receiving physical donations by appointment only. We do not accept used clothing donations. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 9AM to 3PM.

Call us or email us to schedule today at 619-487-0240 or [email protected]
Just in time for Tax Season
Donate your car to help our mission of love

Donate your car to Border Angels just in time for tax season! We’ll use the proceeds raised from your donation to help save lives in the desert, free loved ones from a detention center, and to support our migrant families in Tijuana.

Our trusted vehicle donation program makes it easy with free pick-up and takes great care in finding the right buyer to get top dollar for it. Plus, we’ll handle all the paperwork, too! Whether your vehicle sells for $500 or less, more than $500, or more than $5000, you will be provided with the proper paperwork and tax receipts for your donation.
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News Spotlight:

How the fear of soft-target raids is changing undocumented migrants’ behavior
He watched as other day laborers in a Home Depot parking lot in Pomona, California, were detained by Customs and Border Protection agents April 22.

Later, Carlos – who withheld his last name – stood before microphones at a news conference covered by CNN affiliates KCBS/KCAL and KABC. His face was obscured by a baseball cap, a mask and sunglasses, which he temporarily moved to wipe away tears.

“We are here. We are human beings. We’re only here to support ourselves and to maintain our families,” Carlos said through an interpreter in the news conference, which was held by advocates of day laborers.

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Video shows ICE agent smash window to detain man in Massachusetts. Attorney says they have wrong person.
Video shows the moment ICE agents smashed a car window and forcibly removed a man in New Bedford, Massachusetts on Monday. His attorney says he is not the man the agents were looking for.

Juan Francisco-Mendez, 29, has no criminal record and was awaiting his final documentation to solidify his asylum status.

His attorney told WBZ that federal agents took the wrong person, mistaking her client for someone else.

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The IRS finalizes a deal to share tax information with immigration authorities
The Internal Revenue Service has reached an agreement with immigration authorities to share tax information about some immigrants without legal status, marking a major change in how tax records can be used.

The memorandum of understanding between the IRS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was signed on Monday and made public the same day in a court filing. It's not clear when information-sharing between the two agencies will begin.

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Don't Forget the Merch

We have everything from t-shirts, to totes, to water bottles! All merchandise purchases go towards our programs and life-saving work.

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